Custodian, Evening Shift

Varetire; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Facilities Management department is seeking a Custodian for evening shifts. This full-time role involves maintaining cleanliness across various areas and offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates will have some housekeeping experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

22 days paid time off

Healthcare plan options

Retirement through Virginia Retirement System

Tuition benefits

Employee wellness program

Qualifications

• Basic housekeeping experience, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash preferred.
• Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and directions.
• Basic computer, tablet, and/or smart phone usage required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, public areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum.
• Report all repairs and pest control needs.

Skills

Housekeeping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

None

Job description

The University of Virginia Facilities Management department offers a career that affords exciting growth opportunities for employees. We are currently seeking Custodian candidates for the following shift:

• Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 1:30am
  

Position Compensation - $15.00 per hour, dependent on candidate qualifications and experience . This position also receives an additional $2.00/hour for evening shift differential. This is a full-time, overtime-eligible position with UVA benefits .

Employees benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 15+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
  
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
  
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
  
• Tuition and professional development benefits
  
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
  

Custodians perform exceptional housekeeping services in assigned areas through safe work practices while using proper housekeeping techniques. The position maintains good working relationships with customers, staff, students, and supervisors. Custodians completes special project work as assigned and gain increasing efficiency with cleaning techniques, supplies, and equipment.

Basic housekeeping experience, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash is preferred. Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and directions, as well as adhere to regulatory guidelines in daily work is required. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are also essential. Basic computer, tablet, and/or smart phone usage and the ability to submit electronic timesheets are also required.

Duties Include:

• Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, public areas, or other assigned areas in clean and orderly condition.
  
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, etc. Apply proper methods and materials. May mix own cleaning solutions.
  
• Maintain clean and orderly housekeeping closets and equipment and keep inventories of supplies, requesting additional supplies as needed.
  
• Report all repairs and pest control needs, and any housekeeping-related violations by residents, guests, or staff.
  
• May perform minor maintenance tasks, such as changing bulbs, or more complex tasks including operating cleaning equipment such as buffers or waxers.
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

All new hires will pass a background check before the start date.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: None
  
• Experience: Some experience with basic housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash in a workplace setting is preferred.
  

Application Process:

Please apply online and search for R0073190. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume/Work History
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.